Question 576Navigation General

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How many degrees are there on a compass card?

A 360°
B 380°
C 390°
D 420°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 360°. A compass card, which is the part of a compass that displays the degrees, has 360 degrees total. This is because a full circle is defined as 360 degrees. This is a fundamental property of geometry and is the standard for how compass degrees are defined. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the number of degrees on a compass card. A compass card has 360 degrees, not 380°, 390°, or 420°.

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